The Radical Reader

A Documentary History of the American Radical Tradition

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book The Radical Reader by , The New Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781595587428
Publisher: The New Press Publication: May 10, 2011
Imprint: The New Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781595587428
Publisher: The New Press
Publication: May 10, 2011
Imprint: The New Press
Language: English

Radicalism is as American as apple pie. One can scarcely imagine what American society would look like without the abolitionists, feminists, socialists, union organizers, civil-rights workers, gay and lesbian activists, and environmentalists who have fought stubbornly to breathe life into the promises of freedom and equality that lie at the heart of American democracy.

The first anthology of its kind, The Radical Reader brings together more than 200 primary documents in a comprehensive collection of the writings of America’s native radical tradition. Spanning the time from the colonial period to the twenty-first century, the documents have been drawn from a wealth of sources—speeches, manifestos, newspaper editorials, literature, pamphlets, and private letters. From Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” to Kate Millett’s “Sexual Politics,” these are the documents that sparked, guided, and distilled the most influential movements in American history. Brief introductory essays by the editors provide a rich biographical and historical context for each selection included.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Radicalism is as American as apple pie. One can scarcely imagine what American society would look like without the abolitionists, feminists, socialists, union organizers, civil-rights workers, gay and lesbian activists, and environmentalists who have fought stubbornly to breathe life into the promises of freedom and equality that lie at the heart of American democracy.

The first anthology of its kind, The Radical Reader brings together more than 200 primary documents in a comprehensive collection of the writings of America’s native radical tradition. Spanning the time from the colonial period to the twenty-first century, the documents have been drawn from a wealth of sources—speeches, manifestos, newspaper editorials, literature, pamphlets, and private letters. From Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” to Kate Millett’s “Sexual Politics,” these are the documents that sparked, guided, and distilled the most influential movements in American history. Brief introductory essays by the editors provide a rich biographical and historical context for each selection included.

More books from The New Press

Cover of the book The Impact of Inequality by
Cover of the book Back to School by
Cover of the book Rich Media, Poor Democracy by
Cover of the book October by
Cover of the book Fatal Invention by
Cover of the book A Plague of Prisons by
Cover of the book The Drone Memos by
Cover of the book Democracy in the Dark by
Cover of the book The Monster at Our Door by
Cover of the book Right Out of California by
Cover of the book Offshore by
Cover of the book Black Stats by
Cover of the book Race to Incarcerate by
Cover of the book Springtime in a Broken Mirror by
Cover of the book Social Security Works! by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy